Analyzing the Development of Acupuncture and Moxibustion from Characteristic Evolution of Needle Material
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2025.10.013
- VernacularTitle:从针具材质的演变分析针灸的发展
- Author:
Keli XU
1
;
Xiaojing JIN
;
Jie BAO
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学第三临床医学院 杭州 310053
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
needle instruments;
material;
Bian stone;
metal smelting;
metal needle instruments;
new types of needle instruments;
integration of medicine and industry;
evolution
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2025;49(10):1300-1304
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective]To explore and analyze the development of acupuncture and moxibustion based on the evolution of acupuncture needle materials.[Methods]By reviewing ancient literature,combining archaeological facts,and referring to the exploration process of modern and contemporary new needles,the evolution of needle materials and their clinical application history were systematically reviewed according to material classification.[Results]With the development of metal smelting technology and the gradual deepening of people's understanding of diseases,needles have evolved from needle stones and early non-metallic needles to metal needles such as bronze needles,gold and silver needles,iron needles,and steel needles,and then to modern stainless steel needles and various new types of needles such as electric needles,laser needles,magnetic needles,ultrasonic needles,nano needles,etc.Needles have undergone changes in shape,material and usage.The continuous improvement of acupuncture equipment has expanded the therapeutic scope of acupuncture and moxibustion and is more suitable for clinical.Under the background of modern medicine,the combination of medicine and industry has promoted the scientization,standardization and internationalization of acupuncture and moxibustion.[Conclusion]The development of needle materials has centered on improving clinical efficacy,enriching the variety of acupuncture techniques and expanding the scope of acupuncture applications;grounded in progressively sophisticated metallurgical technologies and increasingly refined theoretical system of acupuncture,which drives the advancement of the acupuncture discipline.
